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Posted 22 July, 2026

Finance Assistant

Reed
Chester, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Finance Assistant (Part-Time – 24 Hours) | Chester

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Looking for a finance role that offers flexibility, variety and a friendly team environment?

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We're recruiting for a part-time Finance Assistant to join a well-established business in Chester. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys getting involved in all areas of finance, likes a varied workload and wants a role where they'll genuinely make a difference.

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You'll be working as part of a supportive team, taking ownership of key finance processes and helping keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes.

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What you'll be doing

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No two days are quite the same, but your duties will include:

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  • Daily bank reconciliations across GBP, EUR and USD accounts
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  • Allocating incoming payments
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  • Processing credit card payments
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  • Monthly VAT uploads and weekly deferred VAT uploads
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  • Entering Northern Ireland shipment information onto the HMRC portal
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  • Checking and processing employee, consultant and sales expense claims
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  • Supporting accounts payable activities and handling payment-related queries
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  • Preparing payment runs and BACS payments alongside the Shared Services team
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  • Completing Intrastat reporting via an online platform
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  • Assisting with month-end tasks including:\n
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    • Bank and cash reconciliations
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    • Petty cash reconciliations
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    • Trade receivables reconciliations
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    • VAT reconciliations
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What we're looking for

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  • Previous experience in a finance, accounts or transactional finance role
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  • SAP experience is essential
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  • Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills
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  • Comfortable working with figures, finance systems and spreadsheets
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  • Someone who can manage their own workload and work well as part of a team
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  • A positive, hands-on approach
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What's in it for you?

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Flexible 24-hour working week – hours can be worked around the right person

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Varied role with plenty of responsibility

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Friendly, supportive team environment

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Free parking and easy access from across Cheshire and North Wales

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Opportunity to join a stable business where your experience will be valued

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If you're an experienced Finance Assistant or Accounts Administrator with SAP experience and you're looking for a flexible opportunity in Chester, we'd love to hear from you.

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Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat.